Ibuprofen is an ibuprofen-based pain reliever that is commonly used to relieve the pain of mild to moderate pain. It is available in a variety of forms, including tablets, capsules, sprays and suspensions. The active ingredient in ibuprofen is ibuprofen. The active ingredient in acetaminophen, another pain reliever, is acetaminophen. Acetaminophen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking certain enzymes in the body, which can help relieve pain, reduce inflammation and speed up healing.
Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins, substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. Prostaglandins are chemicals released in response to injury or infection. By reducing prostaglandins, ibuprofen helps reduce pain and inflammation.
Ibuprofen is available in a variety of forms, including tablets, capsules, suspensions and chewable tablets. It is recommended that you use ibuprofen for at least 4 days per week. This includes 3 to 4 days in the case of children and up to 8 days in the case of adults. You should not exceed the recommended daily dose of 3 or 4 tablets in a 24-hour period. You should continue using ibuprofen as directed by your doctor.
Before you use ibuprofen, tell your doctor if you have a history of bleeding disorders, kidney disease, heart problems, liver disease, stomach ulcers, asthma or a stomach bleeding condition, or a history of stomach or duodenal ulcers. Tell your doctor if you have any allergies, especially to aspirin or other NSAIDs. Also, tell your doctor if you are allergic to ibuprofen, any of the other ingredients of this medicine, or any other painkillers.
While taking ibuprofen, it is important to be aware of certain side effects that can occur with some medications. These include:
If you experience any of the following symptoms, stop taking ibuprofen and call your doctor right away:
If you have any of these symptoms, stop taking ibuprofen and talk to your doctor right away.
In the case of a serious allergic reaction to this medicine, call your doctor right away.
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to it. If you are taking it to treat gout, you should not use this medicine if you have a stomach or intestinal ulcer or if you have kidney problems or had a stroke in the last 6 months. If you have had an asthma attack in the last 6 months, or you are allergic to aspirin or other NSAIDs, you should not use this medicine. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
You should not use this medicine if you have:
kidney problems
asthma attack
if you have a history of stroke or heart failure
if you have a history of blood clots
if you have had a heart attack in the last 6 months.
You should not use this medicine if you are taking aspirin or other NSAIDs. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking this medicine.
This leaflet answers some of the common questions asked by patients about ibuprofen tablets. It does not contain all the information that is available from the manufacturer of this medicine.
Patients taking ibuprofen tablets should read this leaflet carefully before they begin taking the medicine. It may not provide all the information that is available from the manufacturer of this medicine.
Patients taking ibuprofen tablets should check the information provided by their doctor or pharmacist before they begin taking the medicine. If you have any further questions regarding this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
All medicines have risks and benefits. Your doctor or pharmacist have had experience in determining the best course of treatment for you.
If you are taking ibuprofen tablets, you should not use this medicine. If you are taking ibuprofen tablets, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you start taking ibuprofen tablets. If you have any further questions about this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not take this medicine if you have a history of heart disease, stroke or bleeding problems.
Your doctor has prescribed this medicine because he or she has prescribed it for you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if your doctor has prescribed this medicine for you.
If you are taking this medicine to treat pain, make sure the amount you are giving is not greater than the amount that you are giving. Do not give more that the amount that you are giving.
If you are taking this medicine to treat fever, make sure the amount you are giving is not greater than the amount that you are giving.
If you are taking this medicine to treat swelling, make sure the amount you are giving is not greater than the amount that you are giving.
If you are taking this medicine to treat joint pain, make sure the amount you are giving is not greater than the amount that you are giving.
If you are taking this medicine to treat any other condition, your doctor will probably want to prescribe you another medicine for that purpose.
Do not take this medicine if you have a history of heart problems, stroke or bleeding problems.
Do not take this medicine if you are taking aspirin or other NSAIDs, if you have had a heart attack in the last 6 months and you are allergic to aspirin or other NSAIDs.
If you have any further questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
If you are taking this medicine to treat fever, make sure you give the amount that you are giving as the dose is not greater than the dose given by your doctor or pharmacist.
If you are taking this medicine to treat joint pain, make sure the dose you are giving is not greater than the dose given by your doctor or pharmacist.
This medication contains the active ingredient ibuprofen. It is used to relieve mild to moderate pain. It belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by reducing the inflammation (swelling) caused by the conditions that lead to pain.
This medication is used for its anti-inflammatory properties. It can be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Its uses also have treatment options. It should only be used as a last resort. However, it is sometimes used to treat arthritis (involuntary, involuntary, a common condition).
For the treatment of arthritis, take this medication by mouth with or without food. Take this medication on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before any activity your body is used to perform. It may be taken with or without food.
For the treatment of minor arthritis (wear and use it), take this medication at the same time every day. Use it regularly as directed by your doctor. (For example, your doctor may start you on a low dose and gradually increase your dose, until you feel the best results. Your doctor may start you on a high dose and gradually increase your dose, until you feel the best results. It is not possible to determine when every day doses start to increase. You should continue to take this medication as your doctor has told you.
The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Tell your doctor if your condition does not get better or if it gets worse.
The most common side effects of this medication are an allergic reaction, swelling (excessive breathlessness), trouble breathing, or any other side effects. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor immediately. You may experience mild side effects such as nausea and stomach upset. Rare but serious side effects (such as yellowing of the eyes or skin and/or skin rashes) include the use of fluids, muscles, joints, or vision (blurred vision).
Store this medication at room temperature, away from moisture and direct sunlight. Keep it out of reach of children.
You should tell your doctor before taking this medication if you:
This medication may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin or other NSAIDs. If you notice any of the following symptoms, tell your doctor or pharmacist right away:
You should tell your doctor before taking this medication if you have liver or kidney problems or is on blood thinners such as warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven), or if you have asthma.
This medication may cause dizziness or fainting in some people. To help prevent these, drink plenty of fluids.
This medication should not be taken with aspirin or other NSAIDs, unless your doctor has told you to. If you take any of these drugs, tell your doctor before you take this medication:
This medication may increase your bleeding tendency. If you have bleeding problems, you may get some from taking this medication. Ask your doctor about an appropriate way to treat bleeding problems.
There are a number of things you should know before taking a prescription drug.
You should only take these tablets if you have any of the following conditions:
- cyclosporine, a medicine used to help prevent organ transplant rejection (this includes all immunosuppressants and medicines used in the treatment of HIV/AIDS)
- other medicines such as oral antifungals such as clotrimazole (e.g. clotrimazole XR) or ketoconazole (e.g. ketoconazole XR)
- other painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen
- oral antacids such as Maalox, Maalox CR, Maalox XR or ibuprofen
- medicines used in the treatment of heart failure or other problems with your heart, such as nifedipine, sotalol and losartan
- medicine taken by mouth (e.g. meclizine or mebuprofen)
- any other substances that may be present in these tablets
- a heart condition
- kidney problems
The tablets should not be taken with any other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), aspirin or any other painkillers. These tablets should not be taken with aspirin, ibuprofen or other NSAIDs.
If you have an existing heart, kidney or liver problem, stop taking these tablets and see your doctor straight away. You may need to have regular blood tests to monitor your condition.
- other medicines for headaches such as alzawkine (e.g. alzawkine XR) or ibuprofen
- other painkillers such as aspirin or acetylsalicylic acid (e.g. ibuprofen)
- other medicines for muscle problems such as naratidine (e.g.
The following are some of the most important facts about these medicines.
You should only take these medicines if you are allergic to any of the following:
It is important to talk to your doctor before taking any of these medicines.